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Thinking sheet · Math and science
Paper Airplane Test
Fold two different planes, fly each three times, measure the distance and find the winner.
- Grades
- 2–5
- Time
- about 35 minutes
- Topic
- Math and science
- Kids practice
- fair testing, measuring, engineering
What kids do
“Fold, fly, measure. Which design flies farthest?”
- Plane A design
- Plane B design
- Flight results
- The winner flew farther because…
How to run it
- Measure in steps, feet or meters from a tape line.
- Fair test: same thrower, same spot, same paper.
- Change only one thing for Plane B.
Talk about it
- What made the winner fly farther?
- Was the test fair?
- What would you change next?
Take it further
Add a paper clip to the nose and test again.
Pairs well with
Free for home and classroom use. Print as many copies as you need.
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